2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 340 kg more than 2011 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 85 L |